Summary
Liu is an Associate Professor of Interactive Technologies with 12 years of experience designing and researching immersive, user-centered media for learning and engagement. With a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from UT Austin and a background in computer science and instructional design from Peking University, Liu blends technical rigor with pedagogical insight to build serious games, VR experiences, online courses, and mobile apps. At Harrisburg University they lead the Interactive Media program and department while advancing curriculum and applied research that ties individual learner characteristics to adaptive media design. Prior roles include hands-on instructional development and technology training, evidencing a practitioner’s fluency in platforms like Canvas, Moodle, and authoring tools. Liu’s work is notable for bridging creative production and evidence-based evaluation, translating research findings into classroom-ready digital interventions. Based in Harrisburg, PA, they bring both international teaching experience and a track record of operationalizing emerging technologies for measurable learning outcomes.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Learning Technologies, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Learning Technologies at The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Education (M.ED.) Educational/Instructional Technology, Master of Education (M.ED.) Educational/Instructional Technology at Peking University